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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF TAMMY BALDWIN’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Tammy Baldwin’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Wisconsin  When liberal U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin cast her vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Badger State.  In Milwaukee, Assurant Health eliminated 130 jobs. Wisconsin was one of 34 states to lose a child only insurance policy after ObamaCare was signed into law.     Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health care law will…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF JON TESTER’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Jon Tester’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Montana When liberal U.S. Senator Jon Tester voted for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across Montana and our country.  The healthcare law also includes $500 billion in new taxes, including a harmful tax on the medical device community – that will hit over 175 medical device companies in Montana – and is estimated to kill 45,000 jobs nationwide.  Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health care law…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF TIM KAINE’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Tim Kaine’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Virginia When former Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine announced his support for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across Virginia.  As a result of the Obama-Kaine health care bill, Norfolk Southern has seen their healthcare costs increase by $27 billion.  Meanwhile, the healthcare costs at Richmond-based Brinks Security has increased by $14 billion.  The healthcare law also includes $500 billion in new taxes, including a harmful tax on the medical device community, which is estimated to kill 45,000 jobs nationwide and will likely harm Health First – a Henrico-based medical supplier.      Additionally, Gail Johnson the CEO of Rainbow Station, a franchise based in Glen Allen that offers nationally accredited early childhood education and school age recreation programs has called the…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF BOB CASEY’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Bob Casey’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Pennsylvania  When liberal U.S. Senator Bob Casey cast the 60th and deciding vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Keystone State.  Pittsburgh based-Alcoa took a $5.3 million charge because of ObamaCare. U.S. Steel recorded a $27 million charge and Alcoa took an $80 million charge all because of ObamaCare. Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF DEBBIE STABENOW’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Debbie Stabenow’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Michigan  When liberal U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow cast the 60th and deciding vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Great Lakes State.  In Kalamazoo, the Stryker Orthopedic Company was forced to reduce its workforce by 5% and notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health care law will create jobs and increase labor force participation. But if…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF SHERROD BROWN’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Sherrod Brown’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Ohio When liberal U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown cast the 60th and deciding vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Buckeye State.  In Lorain County, Invacare has said that Brown’s healthcare law has stopped them from hiring new workers.  Over in Columbus, Electric Power and White Castle are taking a large financial hit due to this same costly law.  Meanwhile in West Chester, AK Steel has lost millions of dollars from new taxes in the healthcare bill. Finally, down in Cincinnati emergency room doctors are concerned that the law will prevent them from finding primary care physicians who will accept new patients.    Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION:…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF BILL NELSON’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Bill Nelson’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Florida  When liberal U.S. Senator Bill Nelson cast the 60th and deciding vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Sunshine State.  In North Florida, small business owners have said that government-run healthcare is driving up their premiums.  Meanwhile, small business owners in Jacksonville have said the taxes in ObamaCare could force them to sell their business.  Additionally, in Melbourne, medical device companies have stated that the medical device tax is stifling innovation.  Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget…

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As The President Brings His Campaign West, New Mexicans Continue To Suffer From Obama & Heinrich’s Failed Energy Policies

Gas Has Risen By Over $2.00 A Gallon Since Obama & Heinrich Took Office President Barack Obama is campaigning in Carlsbad, New Mexico, today and – while his liberal ally Congressman Martin Heinrich has decided to stay back in Washington so he can fundraise – New Mexicans are paying dearly for their failed energy agenda. When Barack Obama and Martin Heinrich took office, a gallon of gasoline was $1.85 but today it’s $3.86, an increase of over $2.00.  Additionally, the average price of gas has reached a record high price for the month of March. Heinrich also supports Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi’s job-killing cap-and-trade bill, which if passed would result in higher energy bills for families in New Mexico. Notably, following his trip to New Mexico the President will head to Oklahoma where he will announce his support for the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline, which Heinrich…

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As The President Brings His Campaign West, Nevadans Continue To Suffer From Obama, Reid & Berkley’s Failed Energy Policies

Gas Has Risen By Over $2.00 A Gallon Since Obama Took Office President Barack Obama is campaigning in Boulder City, Nevada, today and – while his liberal pals Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley stay back in Washington – Nevadans are paying dearly for their failed energy agenda. When Barack Obama took office a gallon of gasoline was $1.85, but today it’s $3.86, an increase of over $2.00.  Additionally, the average price of gas has reached a record high price for the month of March. Berkley also supports Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi’s job-killing cap-and-trade bill, which if passed would result in higher energy bills for families in Nevada. Notably, Berkley joined with Barack Obama in blocking the Keystone Pipeline – legislation that would create 20,000 American jobs. “After three years of Barack Obama, Harry Reid and Shelley Berkley’s failed energy policies, Nevadans have seen their gas…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLAIRE MCCASKILL’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Premiums Have Increased Claire McCaskill Claimed ObamaCare Would Lower Costs When liberal U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill voted for President Barack Obama’s job-killing healthcare law she specifically promised the legislation would lower health care costs, but nearly two years later families are now paying more money for their health insurance.  FactCheck.org has found that ObamaCare has made healthcare slightly less affordable and it’s causing premiums to go up – not down, as McCaskill and her fellow Democrats claimed it would.  Additionally, the Kaiser Family Foundation found that in 2011 the average healthcare premium climbed from $13,770 to $15,073, which amounts to a 9 percent increase. As the New York Times reports:  “The cost of health insurance for many Americans this year climbed more sharply than in previous years, outstripping any growth in workers’ wages and adding more uncertainty about the pace of rising medical costs.   A new study by the Kaiser…

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